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- Handwriting practice, or Morning Pages, every day.
- Prepping your space and your materials to write.
- Tracking your progress, no matter how small.
- Writing with abandon.
- Revising/editing with determination.
If you’re just starting and this is overwhelming, let me help.
STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES
April is one of my favorite months. I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s the return to normal after my birthday month (though I am, of course, still accepting presents) or maybe it’s that Spring has finally Sprung and everything is in bloom (achoo!). Whatever the reason, I have a definite way to celebrate.
Poetry.
Did you notice your response?
Was it fear? disgust? an eye roll? or did you sit up straighter, lean in, perk up?
Poetry can do all those things and more, and that’s part of why I love it.
REVELATIONS AND RESISTANCE
Let me be clear: I am no poet.
I’m a clumsy one at best, but I apparently have no fear or shame, because I am going to share some of mine with you as well as some of my favorites written by others, so that you may know what good poetry looks like.
Wish me luck.
Learn more about National Poetry Month.
I’m celebrating by writing a poem every day. That’s in addition to my new novel draft. Still. They don’t have to be perfect. I just want to enjoy the journey. I won’t be sharing all I write, but who knows? Maybe something good will come up.
Up first, my favorite poem of all time. It’s perfect: short, sweet, and sensual.
This is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams evokes an image with all the senses.
Read it and tell me what you think! I’d love for you to contact me about this or other posts!
CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
TDG Draft 5 Word Count: 18,292
ASD Draft 0: TBA
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Tonight and every Tuesday in April: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST
CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting has been changed to Monday, APRIL 14 at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST
In Other News
TODAY ONLY! (April 1)
No joke! I’m offering the Paperback Promo (buy 1 get 1) and early access to LIVING WRITE for ONE DAY ONLY! Email/text/contact me for more details. You do not want to miss this!
If you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.
Start or Finish today. I can help.
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